What is the severity of CVE-2014-0854?

CVE-2014-0854 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access by authenticated users.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0854?

To fix CVE-2014-0854, upgrade IBM Cognos Business Intelligence to a version that includes the relevant security updates.

Who is affected by CVE-2014-0854?

CVE-2014-0854 affects IBM Cognos Business Intelligence versions 8.4.1, 10.1, 10.1.1, 10.2, 10.2.1, and 10.2.1.1 before specific fix packs.

What type of attack does CVE-2014-0854 allow?

CVE-2014-0854 allows for XML External Entity (XXE) attacks which can lead to arbitrary file reading.

Is CVE-2014-0854 exploitable remotely?

CVE-2014-0854 is exploitable remotely by authenticated users who can craft specific XML documents.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2014-0854

medium

CWE

264

22/2/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2014-0854

First published: Sat Feb 22 2014(Updated: )

The server in IBM Cognos Business Intelligence (BI) 8.4.1, 10.1 before IF6, 10.1.1 before IF5, 10.2 before IF7, 10.2.1 before IF4, and 10.2.1.1 before IF4 allows remote authenticated users to read arbitrary files via an XML document containing an external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=8.4.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=10.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=10.1.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=10.2
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=10.2.1
IBM Cognos Business Intelligence	=10.2.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0854?
CVE-2014-0854 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access by authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0854?
To fix CVE-2014-0854, upgrade IBM Cognos Business Intelligence to a version that includes the relevant security updates.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-0854?
CVE-2014-0854 affects IBM Cognos Business Intelligence versions 8.4.1, 10.1, 10.1.1, 10.2, 10.2.1, and 10.2.1.1 before specific fix packs.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-0854 allow?
CVE-2014-0854 allows for XML External Entity (XXE) attacks which can lead to arbitrary file reading.
Is CVE-2014-0854 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2014-0854 is exploitable remotely by authenticated users who can craft specific XML documents.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0854?
CVE-2014-0854 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow unauthorized file access by authenticated users.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0854?
To fix CVE-2014-0854, upgrade IBM Cognos Business Intelligence to a version that includes the relevant security updates.
Who is affected by CVE-2014-0854?
CVE-2014-0854 affects IBM Cognos Business Intelligence versions 8.4.1, 10.1, 10.1.1, 10.2, 10.2.1, and 10.2.1.1 before specific fix packs.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-0854 allow?
CVE-2014-0854 allows for XML External Entity (XXE) attacks which can lead to arbitrary file reading.
Is CVE-2014-0854 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2014-0854 is exploitable remotely by authenticated users who can craft specific XML documents.